Volunteer - Adults

You don’t have to be an adventurer like Chief Scout Dwayne Fields to get involved with Scouting. Do you have first aid knowledge? Are you good with numbers? Handy in the kitchen? Or are you a DIY whizz? We all have useful skills and you can volunteer and help in many ways.

Volunteering with us is easy, fun and flexible – how much time you give is completely up to you. Whether you help out once a fortnight, month or term or just at special events or camps, there is bound to be a role you can play, and no matter how you get involved, we’ll make sure you’re properly trained and supported.

Will I get paid?

As a voluntary organisation, none of the leaders and managers are paid for the time we give to Scouting. However, most of us find that this is part of its appeal – we do it because we enjoy it! However, you can claim expenses and your attendance at camps and other activities will often be funded.

What is the process for joining?

Contact the District Lead Volunteer at dlv@oxfordspires.org.uk  

Are there any restrictions on helping out?

Scouting does not discriminate – whatever you gender, age, religion, abilities or skills we will find a role to suit you. Adult members must be over 18 but we also welcome Young Leaders, aged between 14 and 18. If you are aged 14 to 18 and are interested in helping out with Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs or Scouts, please visit our Young Leaders page.

I work full time – can I still volunteer?

Most of our adult volunteers work full time and they fit their Scouting roles around this. The majority of meetings take place outside of normal working hours but even if your work means that you can’t help out with sectional meeting, there are many other ways to get involved. We will always look for ways that a role can be adapted to suit your needs, whether you can help out once a fortnight, month or term or just at special events or camps.